suratbasin.com.au: Homepagehttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/Homepage items from Surat Basin Onlineen-auMon, 03 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1000Maranoa MP Bruce Scott announces retirement http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/maranoa-mp-bruce-scott-announces-retirement/2726516/VETERAN Maranoa MP and deputy speaker Bruce Scott will not contest the next Federal Election. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/maranoa-mp-bruce-scott-announces-retirement/2726516/NewsMARANOA MP Bruce Scott will not contest the next Federal Election. VIDEO: Tara swells with tourists for the camel festivalhttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/tara-swells-tourists-biannual-camel-festival/2725875/TOURISTS flocked to Tara to watch camel races on the track, yabbie races track side and entertainment on the stage.Sun, 02 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/tara-swells-tourists-biannual-camel-festival/2725875/NewsTOURISTS flocked to Tara to watch camel races on the track.Councils to take control of routeshttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/council-to-take-control-of-routes/2723875/COUNCILS will take the reins on stock routes under new laws handing them financial control of grazier fees.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/council-to-take-control-of-routes/2723875/NewsCouncil to take control of routesCSG companies to review artificial speed limit policyhttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/slow-speeds-slammed/2723865/OIL and gas companies have confirmed they will be reviewing their artificial speed limit policy after Maranoa Mayor Robert Loughnan slammed the practice.Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/slow-speeds-slammed/2723865/NewsSlow speeds slammedStahmann Farms in Ag in the Asian Century Conference http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/stahmann-farms-ag-asian-century-conference/2724946/Understanding “knowledge equals power” is crucial for small-medium enterprises wanting to do business in Asia, according to Stahmann Farms Deputy CEO Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/stahmann-farms-ag-asian-century-conference/2724946/NewsStahmann farms in Ag in the Asian Century Conference Global Road Technology Australiahttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/global-road-technology-australia/2717313/The mining and coal seam gas industries are driving construction booms within resource rich regions of Australia Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/global-road-technology-australia/2717313/NewsGlobal Road Technology AustraliaWestern Downs moteliers speak out about FIFO campshttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/moteliers-speak-out-about-fifos/2723976/WESTERN Downs moteliers had the chance to explain the devastating impact of oil and gas camps on their business at FIFO inquiryFri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/moteliers-speak-out-about-fifos/2723976/NewsWestern Downs moteliers speak out about FIFO campsYancoal applies for 162 year expansion of Cameby Downs Minehttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/yancoal-applies-162-year-expansion-cameby-downs-mi/2724675/OPERATORS of Cameby Downs Mine, located in the Western Downs, have applied for an expansion period of 162 years.Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/yancoal-applies-162-year-expansion-cameby-downs-mi/2724675/NewsOPERATORS of Cameby Downs Mine have applied for 162 year expansion.Roma's Jon Bundy fired up over injusticehttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/fired-up-over-injustice/2719760/ROMA man Jon Bundy is one of those blokes who will do anything and go anywhere for anyone.Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/fired-up-over-injustice/2719760/NewsFired up over injusticeWoman facing house repossession seeks new homes for petshttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/animal-lovers-needed/2722558/A DESPERATE local woman who is losing her home has begged animal lovers in the community to adopt her pets to prevent them being euthanised.Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/animal-lovers-needed/2722558/NewsA woman losing her home has begged animal lovers to adopt her pets.Tara fully strung to festive tune before Festival kicks offhttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/tara-gets-strung-to-festive-tune/2722500/AFTER an agonising wait, the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races kicks – or perhaps, hoofs – off tomorrow. Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/tara-gets-strung-to-festive-tune/2722500/NewsAFTER a long wait, the Tara Festival of Culture kicks off tomorrow.Roma Toastmasters pass the gavel to Elwyn Brookeshttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/toastmasters-pass-the-gavel-to-brookes/2719668/ELWYN Brookes has seen the power of Toastmasters and now he wants to lead it into the future.Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/toastmasters-pass-the-gavel-to-brookes/2719668/NewsToastmasters pass the gavel to BrookesTRIBUTE: Dalby police officer given guard of honourhttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/tribute-dalby-police-officer-given-guard-honour/2722158/MICHAEL O’Halloran was honoured as officers from the region lined the path, holding a guard of honour at his funeral service today. Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/tribute-dalby-police-officer-given-guard-honour/2722158/NewsPolice officers held a guard of honour for Michael O'Halloran.Domestic and rural feral animal control levy is herehttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/wild-dog-levy-is-here/2721111/THE Balonne Shire Council has introduced a controversial feral animal levy and a domestic dog levy during a special 2015/16 Budget meeting.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/wild-dog-levy-is-here/2721111/News > Council NewsWild dog levy is hereWestern Downs Pound Pets are looking for new homeshttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/western-downs-pound-pets-are-looking-new-homes/2720642/Two cats and three dogs are waiting at the Dalby pound for new homes.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/western-downs-pound-pets-are-looking-new-homes/2720642/NewsTwo cats and three dogs are waiting at the Dalby pound for new homesDrone trial brings military tech to pest control (+ VIDEO)http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/an-attack-of-the-drones/2719568/AN AUSTRALIAN first was demonstrated at a property near Moonie last week that has the potential to revolutionise pest control from the sky.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/an-attack-of-the-drones/2719568/NewsDrone trial brings military technology to pest controlThe Roma and District Tennis Club plea for helphttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/club-plea-for-help/2716328/HELP is needed to ensure the future of tennis in Roma, as the crumbling 23-year-old courts have almost become too dangerous to play on.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/club-plea-for-help/2716328/NewsSport > Tennis and Racquet SportsClub in desperate need of more funding to fix courtsStudents getting their green thumbs out in Roma http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/students-getting-their-green-thumbs-out/2719732/THIS was the first time St John’s students Darcy Connell and Darcy Proud have planted a tree, but you wouldn’t be able to tell.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/students-getting-their-green-thumbs-out/2719732/NewsYoungsters get their hands dirty for a good cause Distracted cooks causing kitchen fires in Dalby http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/distracted-cooks-causing-kitchen-fires-dalby/2720509/DISTRACTED cooks are causing kitchen fires in the Dalby region.
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/distracted-cooks-causing-kitchen-fires-dalby/2720509/NewsDISTRACTED cooks are causing kitchen fires in the Dalby region.
Speeding cars, road rage put horse riders at riskhttp://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/horsing-around-with-danger-on-roads/2719143/MORE than half of Australian horse riders have had an accident or close call while riding along roads.Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000http://www.suratbasin.com.au/news/horsing-around-with-danger-on-roads/2719143/NewsSpeeding drivers are putting horse riders at risk.